Mick Wall is the best-known rock journalist in the world. Author of numerous best-selling books, including most famously: When Giants Walked The Earth, Two Riders Were Approaching, and Last Of The Giants, he is also an award-winning broadcaster and producer. The former editor-in-chief of Classic Rock, his work has appeared in The Times, Mojo, Rolling Stone, and many other newspapers and magazines around the world.Mick is also the genius behind the Dead Rock Stars pod of 2018 and Getcha Rocks Off (2020-21). The new Mick Wall pod will broadcast one free episode every week. Subscribers to his Patreon site, however, receive many more...
Joel McIver
Joel will be joining us for the first half of the DON AIREY live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on April 2. As well as being my former co-host on the legendary Dead Rock Stars podcast (2018), Joel is the acclaimed author of metal-tastic biographies of Cliff Burton, Randy Rhoads, Lemmy and MORE. Including the brilliant official memoir of GlennHughes. You'll like him. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Purple Don Airey
Deep Purple keyboardist Don Airey has also played on hit alubms by Sabbath, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Ozzy, Gary Moore, Priest, Tull... That's Don playing the intro to 'Mr Crowley'. That's Don on the trippy mid-section of 'Still Of The Night'. And that's Don appearing at our Live Podcast on 2nd April BE THERE!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becoming Led Zeppelin
So to mark the release of the Zeppelin 'documentary', here is Little Jonnie James Rotten and my bad self, WMD Mick Wall giving you all the stuff you won't find in the movie. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rhino Live Pod Show 30 Jan 2025
As promised, the second half of the recent live podcast recording before a packed West Hampstead Arts Club in London with guest star John 'Rhino' Edwards. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Am Ironside
Ozzy and Sabbath and Others for Villa Park! The Inside Story!!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mystery Tour
Recorded on Jan 20. I NOT forget I had it or even what's on it. That would spoilt the surprise for all of us. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Sykes DEAD ROCK STAR
Insights into the life of JOHN SYKES who died last week aged 65. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RHINO!
Ahead of his Special Guest appearance at the Live MICK WALL Pod at the West Hampstead Arts Club next Thursday 30 January, legendary QUO bassist John RHINO Edwards in convo with Mick Wall New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tull Crüe Fish Quo +
Join Little Jonnie James and I as we bring you world exclusive news on such stars of rock'n'roll as Jethro Tull, Mötley Crüe, Fish, Status Quo, and many other famous stars of stage and screen. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steve Lukather
Steve Lukather aka LUKE, aka Go-To-Guy-Guitarist To The Stars (including Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr).NOTE: at the beginning he's talking about his hair - and how it is now snow white! (It was black the last time we saw each other.) New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Barnsley's Big Teasers
That's right you Southern softy bastards, we're talking SAXON - and this time it's personal!! So warm the teapot and get your stallion ready for the highway! PLUS well-known Saxon copyists, Guns N' Roses, The Beatles (Jon's faves) and why Rhino, our special guest at the live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on Thursday 30 January 2025 is already being touted by Those In The Know as Gig Of The Year!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy New Year Everybloody!
Say hello nicely boys and girls and others to 2025. What will the new year have in store for us all? Dare we even ask... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Xmas Day Spesh!!
Wishing you all a very very very special Christmas. Glad tidings to all our regular readers as we regale you with true-life tales of bumholes and blood, rogue doctors and drugs, plus, as if that weren't enough, the terribly sad news of the retirement of Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden. Followed by rumours of Davey Murray also slinging his hook. Followed by... well, we wouldn't want to spoil the surprises. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RHINO'S MIGHTY HORN
John RHINO Edwards will be our special guest star at the next Live MICK WALL Podcast at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London on Thursday 30 January 2025.Tickets are going fast. Still some left. Along with MERCH, and entrance to the official AFTERSHOW shindig! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rhino, Roy, Rick, Rich...
Yes live from the Beyer Auditorium in glorious STEREO, the latest pod featuring WMD Mick Wall and Little Jonnie James Rotten (featuring Jonnie James Hotten)... get ready for Rhino (live pod show Jan 30), Roy Keane (he'll have ya), Rick Allen (no arm in it), Rick Parfitt (as a postman), Richard Marx (wtf??), plus Fish (do you remember?), Eric Bell (Tin Lizzie), James Hetfield (now a beekeeper) and Bill Ward (fook off!). New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
GN'R Legend Alan Niven
Alan and I have known each other since 1987 and have worked together and been friends ever since. Alan was an indispensable source for my 2016 GN'R book, Last Of The Giants. And an inspiration for many other more important areas of my life. Former manager of GB'R and Great White, the man who signed Môtley Crüe and put out their first album when NO ONE else wanted to know. He is also a songwriter, producer, long-form writer and author. And someone who Knows Things. Dig it. New podcast episode Ho
Dancing With Tzars
Rhino Live Show Jan 30, Bruce Di'Anno, AXL/DC, Regular Readers Letters, Jack Black, Donald Trump, Mike Tyson, Mrs Mills, Ozzy and Lemmy! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bruce's Quest
Here is the audio of me and Little Jonnie James on the Zoom this morning discussing such attention-grabbing stories as Bruce saying he'll pick next Maiden singer if he can't sing anymore. Aston Villa wearing Sabbath logos on their shirts while losing at home to Crystal Palace. PLUS hot news of our next guest on the live pod at the West Hampstead Arts Club. Keep Thursday 30 January 2025 free people! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live From West Hampstead Arts Club 29 Oct 2024
For those of you that will now regret not being there. The best live podcast I have done. Me and Little Jonnie James interviewing the legend that is Scott Gorham. I'm still laughing. I'm still crying. I'm still hungover. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Boys Are Back
Talking SCOTT GORHAM live pod guest at West Hampstead Arts Clue TUESDAY OCTOBER 29. And... Shooting rock stars! Dead rock stars!! Rock stars that need shooting and look like they are already dead!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SCOTT GORHAM World XCoolsive!
Ahead of his special guest appearance at my next live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on TUESDAY OCTOBER 29 - Thin Lizzy Legend SCOTT GORHAM. You will laugh, you will cry, you will be asked: "CAN YOU FIGHT?"Well, can you??? New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spike from the Quireboys
Spike, my good mate from the OLD DAZE, who will be special guest at my live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on November 6. As you'll see Spike likes to - heheheh - spill the beans. (Thanks pal) This is just a taste of what's coming. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Riyadh Season
Faaabulousss new episode of the world's most devout rock 'n' comedy podcast. Featuring: news of new LIVE SHOW. Robbie joins Sabbath! THAT LA Metal TV doc - featuring DOC & THE NIV. And more more more how do you like it how do you like it??? New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holy Shit! It's Stryper!!
For god's sake! Can it be T-R-U-E? The Yellow and Black are BACK! And with the best traak we've heard since Steel Panther put out '1987'. ALSO, how the recently deleted JD Souther turned shit green with the Eagles and his CHICK Linda Ronstadt. And 'others'. AND... Dave Ling gets hitched - again. Attaboy Dave! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good Guy Grohl
Perry's ghost punch. Best new Quireboys album for years! Only new Quireboys album for years! Good guy Grohl loses halo! Plus some never before told stories about stuff you might not even be interested in!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
God, The Devil & The Phoenix
What is the connection between Wishbone Ash, Journey and Megadeth? Find out here as Little Jonnie and I delve deep - so deep - into the mysteries of rock. And roll. And metal that is heavy. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe Elliott Interview
The full video is on my patreon site. Here's the audio for free. We did this before the start of Leppard's US tour with Mötley. Joe and I have known each other for over 40 years. NB The first voice you hear is Duff Batye, Joe's PR. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack Russell
Our heartfelt and honest and funny and sad recollections of the Great White singer Jack Russell, who died 2 weeks ago aged just 63. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aerosmith, Arry, Woody & Saudi
Latest from the frontline cutting edge of the greatest rock and cock and fanny and gammy metal podcast in the world. Featuring Jon, New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fast Eddie & Slow Johnnie
Jon begging forgiveness for his Chickenfoot/Van Halen snafu last time (cough!). The brilliant new Fast Eddie box set - book, discs, you name it - titled Make My Day. To the acts that have tracks that have received more than a billion streams on Spotify (you will be amazed!) and some newcomer called Fish that Jon can't stop talking aboiut New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chicken Shit Or Chicken Salad
Sooo much good stuff in this pod! From Jon begging forgiveness for his Chickenfoot/Van Halen snafu last time (cough!) to the brilliant new Fast Eddie box set - book, discs, you name it - titled Make My Day. To... well there's only one way to find out really isn't there? New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scent Of A Madman
Tony Iommi has a new perfume out and Jonnie Fragile Voice Rotten can't wait to try it. Meanwhile, WMD Mick reminisces about Paris in 79 with Sabbath and both go off on a tandem about Joe Bonamassa, Joe Perry, Joe Elliott, all the Joes... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My Brother Glenn
Orange ambassador and signature artist Glenn Hughes recently joined rock's most famous writer Mick Wall on his weekly podcast to talk about Black Country Communion, Glenn's next solo album, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and more. Glenn has known Mick for over 40 years and as you will discover they have a lot to catch up on. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Cat Crept Out Again
The Cat has asked for a 'rain-check' on doing our live show. Jon has in the inside story on this and many other WORLD EXCLUSIVES including the inside story of A/DC. And MORE.... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spike & Johnno
Wey mon!! Join me WMD Mick Wall and him Little Jonnie Googly Rotten as we turn our critical attention to the latest AC/DC tour - AND the sublime one-night-only performance of former Quireboy Spike on his stories and songs tour. PLUS some other really cool stuff I can't remember cos I never can tbh. What am I like eh? No fucking short term memory whatsoever. Worra laff... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Final Sabbath Show Xclusive!!
Can you believe it? One FINAL SABBATH SHOW at Aston Villa's football ground. As a Thank You to the fans. Obvs. That's what Jon Hottonthenews reckons anyway. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journey, Bon Voicey & Little Jonnie Inpert
Where's Arnel? Where's Richie? Who's that guy singing for Journey now? Who's that guy going wuppa-wuppa on the talkbox in Bon Jovi? And where's Jon's voice??? No, not MY Jon but Bon Jovi Jon. We need ANSWERS! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steve Albini
Crazed brainiac producer of Pixies, Nirvana, Breeders and about a billion artists most people have never heard of, Jon was not a fan. I was half a fan but not for musical reasons especially. What do I mean? Only one way to find out brethren... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sharon Jon Bon Lemmy Hetfield
All the hottest news that Jon was too slow to get ahold of without my expert help - again. Featuring: Lemmy, Shazza, Jon Bon, James Hetfield, and the ex-Mrs Bob the Builder! Plus MORE!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steve Sounds
The 'equipment' seems to be a bit temperamental today. A bit quiet. Jon's fault, inevitably. He has been punished. Turn It UP!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spinal Tap 2
If the glove don't fit, it don't mean shit. Featuring Lars Ulrich, OJ Simpson, Elton John, Derek Smalls, Jon Hotten, Fred Willard, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Thomas Cobbly New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Special Readers Request Edition
Little Jonnie Jewel and W Mick Wall delve nostrils first into the growing pile of Readers Requests DEMANDING we do something on the Lyrics of Fish When He Was In Marillion. But wait! It gets better when Bowie joins in too! And Jon. And, yes, me and YOU! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Don Monkey
I have no idea what that title means or might be alluding to or why it might be ideal for this pod episode because I can't remember what we did this time or why we did it or anything innit, right? I can't remember why I'm sitting here now let alone something I said yesterday. And I'm NOT gonna sit here listenin' to it, that's your job, for your sins. Report back. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singers Hated By Their Own Bands
Part one of a new series. Including (this time) Fish, Axl, David Lee Roth, Ozzy and Dio... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fishing For Tallica $$$
I promised more of this sort of thing and here it is. More news of the news!! Including Sabbath box set, Fish's problems-problems, and a shit ton of other crazeeeee stuff. Plus an exclusive peek into the tiny mind of Little Johnnie Rotten, as he explains why he'd rather not be a successful billion dollar rock star, just a jobbing muso instead. FFS. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Statues
It's been a while. Sorry amigos, I have been Unwell. Back now and fighting again, this is the first of two new pods I'm putting up this weekend. To compensate. Followed by some others in coming days. Different kinds for different minds. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steven Wilson Live in the Actualité
Live! In the raw! Unfiltered! Betcha wish your live gig was hot like mine! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the Actualité pt.1
So me and Jonnie did our second show at the West Hampstead Arts Club last week with Special Guest Steven Wilson. You will be able to hear that part of the show next week. Meantime, here is the first half of the show for your delectation. No edits, just live in the raw! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Torben Ulrich - He Rocked
Father to Lars, tennis star, poet, painter, musician, bohemian unlike you or anyone else. This and all the latest news straight from a passing horse's mouth. Recorded justa couple of days before the Feb 21 live pod with Steven Wilson at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London, which you will be able to heard Pt ONE of next week. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The AC/DC Clock
What did it mean? Surely not just another last-century band trying to be 'modern' and doing that clock thing that only ever means either news of a tour or album? In order to drum up interest? NO!!! NEVER!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bruce Dicky
Join me WMD Mick Wall and him Little Jonnie James Rotten To The Core as we take a deep dive into the background behind the hot new single AND VIDEO from Maiden singer/fencer/pilot/author/filmmaker and all-round great guy Bruce Dickinson. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Artificially Intelligent
Jon and I have for years been all about Artificial Intelligence, as longterm readers will be aware. Follow us now into the future of The Future. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hats Off To Clarkin
Heartfelt look back at the life and career of the Magnum guitarist and songwriting genius Tony Clarkin, who died recently. Also a wave farewell to James Kottak, the ex Kingdom Come and Scorpions drummer who also snuffed it recently. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fast Horses
Where Slow Horses meets Lightspeed Prog. Featuring Steven Wilson, Gary Oldman, Iron Maiden, Rush - and Ho Sings Alexander The Great!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's in Store For 24
Exciting stuff! Yes indeed! Lita Ford, Manowar, KK Downing, Ace Frehley and...STEVE WILSON LIVE WITH US ON FEB 21! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My Friends Call Me Philip
In case you missed it first time around. Here again is the special tribute I recorded with Fearghal Traynor of That Feckin Metal Podcast last year marking the anniversary of the death of Phil Lynott. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crappy New Year
FREE! Welcome in 2024 the smart way. PLUS news of STEVEN WILSON Spesh! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jingle Balls
So this is Christmas and what have you done? Funny you should ask, actually... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live! Mick and Jonnie Hit the Stage!!
Mick Wall's Monsters Of Rock Show Live - featuring Jonnie James Rotten! Scream for meeeeeee London!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live December 12 Countdown!
On Tuesday December 12, me and Jonnie James will be delighting readers at our first live pod-show-experience at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London. So here's us recorded just now talking about 'going live' - and also about death. Obvs. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tough At The Top
Shadow figures, Saudi money, double-dealing, roosting chickens, involving music biz Big Beasts. You will be shocked and amazed. Blame Jon... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jon (and on) & Jonno (nonno)
Jon goes on and on while Jonno goes long (in tooth) but short (in hair). Yeah, you know what I mean. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LIVE SHOW DEC 12!
Mick Wall's Monsters Of Rock Live featuring Jonnie James Rotten and Special Guest GINGER WILDHEART! All the FACTS, all the IMPORTANT INFO, everything you need to know about THE GIG OF THE YEAR!! Yes, HURRY THE FUCK UP! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HALLOWEEN SPESH!!
Tremble tremble scaredy rock cats and kittens! Join me - WMD Mick Wall - and he - Jonnie James Evil Thoughts Hotten - as we lead you by the shaky hand through an underworld populated by metal monsters and freaky-deaky rock goblins, with terrifying names like Jimmy, Danny, Aleister, and Geezer. Prepared to have your blood changed forever!! Prepare to... DIE!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Return of THE DEALER!
Yeah, you heard right. Mick Mars-Ain't-The-Kind-Of-Place-To-Raise-Your-Kids is back, baby! ALBUM! HOTCHA GUITARS!! NO SHIT, DUDE!!!!! Plus a lotta stuff me and Jonnie James Devil Sign Cricket Crease are across right now, ya dig? New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live Aid The Musical - No Really!
I was at the show in Philly. Jon was allowed to stay up late and watch on TV. Now lucky you can go and see the stage musical version. How amazing is that? Yeah... PLUS! Other gear about musical/festival/conceptual performances. At least that's how it started... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Shot In The Dark
Ozzy's first US chart single - but where did it come from? Could it be.... FM? Bfore they were FM? What do you mean who's FM??? Jon will tell you! PLUS many othr dark tales from the wrong side of the bar. One. Step. Away. From.... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Saudi Money
Talking Alice Cooper being CANCELLED! John 5 and 1/2 TALKING DEALER!! We're talking about the SHIT new STONES single. We're talking about SAUDI MONEY and how little it would take for Jon to sell his own grandmother! We're talking THE SHIT! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Newsflash!
There's a lot of NOISE out there right now. This should clear everything up once and for all. Well, maybe not 'for all'. Maybe just once. If that. The point is these are the FACTS! Do with them what thou wilt... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bernie Marsden
So it's a cold, rainy, dark SUPPOSEDLY SEPTEMBER evening in Oxfordshire. I hate the winter. I like the autumn, but that is not autumn out there, that is already winter. I hate it. So to cheer us all up, here FREE FOR ALL, mine and Jon's fond adieu to the legend that is Bernie Marsden, the OG Nice Guy Rock Star. I have met very few genuinely nice guy rock stars. Bernie was the exception. I loved Bernie. Everyone loved Bernie. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in
A Rockumentary, If You Will
A startling confession from Jonnie James Rotten. Peeling back the invisible peel of so called reality and many other Special powers that need peeling. Featuring Ozzy, Motley, Chilis, Zep, Tap, and many other excruciatingly un-deleted movie 'scenes'. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Crab Speaks!!
Behold as I, WMD Mick Wall and he Jonnie James Cotton Cricket Socks go DEEP into the latest DEVELOPMENT on The Crüe, The Dëaler and Former Crüe vocalist... what was his name again? Plus SHIT TONS OF OTHER SHIT!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Broken Wing
Bitterness! Tragedy! Laughter! Rock stars being eaten for breakfast! OTHER STUFF!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fat Bottomed Girls - Should It Be Allowed?
Including XCLUSIVE review of 'new' (hoho) GN'R tracks, ''PERHAPS'. Original or 'homage' to Blur's 'Country Life'..." YOU DECIDE! In this special Bank Holiday Competely unEXpecetd BONUS BALL bladeefuckingblah... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Record Star Collector Foo Poo
Join me WWW Mick Wall and him the Great Interruptor Jonnie James Rotten as we get DEEP into some SHIT! You know what I'm talking about!! Come get some go dude!!! ☠️ New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Exclusive! Nikki Sixx Plays Bass!!!
Join myself WMD Mick Wall and him Jonnie James Cricket Thong as we get to the very bottom of the terrible allegations levelled by Mick 'The Dealer' Mars against his former bros and dudes in Mötley Crüe, that they DID NOT PLAY THEIR OWN INSTRUMENTS! This week's star witness, Dr Feelgood producer Bob Rock. Who in the space of barely a second went from explaining how Nikki himself once told him he didn't think he'd actually played on any of the Crüe albums, to bending so far backwards he practicall
Starbenders
Maybe you've already heard of them. Maybe you think I'm making it up. You'll have to wait til the end of this week's mega-exciting pod to find out as me WMD Mick Wall and him Jonnie James Cricket Racquet dive deeeeep into all the news we could think of at the very point our lips started flapping. Yes - that good!!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dealer Deals
Join Jonnie James Rotten as he and I - W Mick Wall - do a deeep dive into why Mick Mars only has a little time left to live. PLUS... a lot of other... STUFF!! You have been DEALT! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New News of the News
New! A little bonus after the long wait for the last one. Me W Mick Wall and Jonnie Cricket Racquet Rotten go HARD on the NEWS to bring you the FACTS! Featuring many old friends, Ozzy, The Dealer, The Maiden, Lisa Dominique and many other internationally known rock stars (and Lisa). New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guns @ Glastonbury
A little later than advertised, W Mick Wall and Jonnie James Rotten do a deep dive on the TRUTH About GN'R at Glastonberrryyy. And Elton, and expensive dinners with Gene $immon$. And Other Stuff Too Crazy To Mention... (honest) New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pleasure Dome
This is a bit of a magical mystery tour. For me too as I can't at this precise moment recall the actualité, other than the usual fruitless interruptions from my old mate Jonnie James Rotten. And of course some sparkling bon mots from my very good self, W Mick Wall. Let the games commence... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eagles: Dark Desert Highway
Join Jonnie James Rotten and myself, W. Mick Wall, as we discuss the literary sensation of the year! The greatest book about the Eagles ever written! What OTHER books? FUCK OFF. This stuff is like James Ellroy but GOOD. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Goodbye Guy
Me and Jonny James Rotten discuss the recent loss of original Quireboy Guy Bailey, and send good vibes to the other Bailey, Blaze, who suffered a heart attack recently. Plus all the other rock news we quickly googled... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mick and Feckin' Fearghal
The Mick Wall Podcast joins forces with That Feckin' Metal Podcast for a Deep Dive into the Hidden Truth Behind Iron Maiden - The No Bruce (Or Adrian) Years. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dealer's Choice
More from the underbelly of the Mötley Crüe beast, as Mick 'The Dealer' Mars releases a recording of his live performance on the last Crüe tour, to prove what he says is true about 'miming' (from the others). New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journey to the End of Night
It's the biggest soap opera in rock. A sleazy tale of Trump, God, and Neal Schon, of Hypnotism and Lawyers and very bad blood. And that's before you get to Priestess Paula and her biblical husband Jonathan and Caine. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
72 Reasons
Join myself W Mick Wall and my trusty side-hack Jonnie James Rotten as we bring you the goods, the whole goods and nothing but the goods on the new Tallica album. Is it any good(s)? Find out now... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Master Of Bees
Cos I know it's been waaaaaay too long, here is the second new pod me and Jonny James Rotten recorded last week.The Headlines:Ozzy in shock retirement from live shows announces new live show. Old Cov in shock new how-tickled-hi-ham headshot.James Hetfield - bee keeper bombshell!Leppard do one of those honestly really quite interesting albums with a symphony orchestraAnd - yes - more. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mötley Mïming Shöck Hörror!!
Join me and Jonny James Hotten as we cut through the bullshit to bring you the ABSOLUTE TRUTH behind the shocking bareknuckle feud between Mick THE DEALER Mars and the boyz in the Crüe. You will be stunned!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steven Tyler Accused of Being A 70s Rock Star
Jon gets all nervous whenever something like this comes up. He always thinks he's gonna be cancelled. I'm sure he won't mind me saying that.Anyway, Steven Tyler has been accused of shagging an American groupie who was under age back in... 1975 was it? Me and Jon discuss it. Like adults. One who actually lived in the 70s and appreciated every transgressive moment, because it felt like freedom. I was 15. And one who did not and has no balls. He is 95. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast
Back In The USSR
Jon and I take a serious look back at the recently revealed list of banned bands in the former Soviet Union and ask this important question - why didn't we in the west have a similar list? I spent years pointing out that the dangerous likes of Duran Duran, Madonna, and Prince were violent terrorists intent on destroying the world. Only the gutsy reds did something about it though. Thank you Mother Russia. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
JEFF BECK hi ho
A special one-off edition looking back on the life and art of Jeff Beck, who died last week. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dio, Dylan and John Lydon
There's more here than what the title suggests obvs but those are the things I remember. First pod since coming back from the dread. Jon's in here too. Somewhere I think. Has anyone got a hanky... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Philip Lynott Tribute - 37 Years Gone
A special joint podcast with That Feckin Metal Podcast, celebrating the life - and death 37 years ago today - of the one and only Philip Lynott. I knew Phil, was a fan, and miss him. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Niv
Jon and I have decided we need a manager. But not just some bean counter who will give us a 'taste' then run off with the rest. But someone more 'on our level'. That is, someone who sees we make NOT A FUCKING PENNY for these pods and who can 'turn it around'. Someone who is more like an artist themselves in that they 'get it'. But knows how to make the big bucks without sacrificing whatever it is you have to sacrifice to get there. (Though personally I'm up for a bit of sacrifice if it means fin
Dead Rock Stars Spesh: Dan McCafferty
He was a bad, bad boy. Known for advocating the hair of the dog, taking flights at night, and inspiring Axl Rose to sing like a dwarf gargling with rusty nails while wearing a kilt. Join Jonny 'Mac' Hotten and my very good self the Flying Rockman as we look back on the career of one of the finest singers and rockers ever to come out of Scotland, Dan McCafferty of Nazareth who died recently. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rainbow Bar & Grill
50 Years of Stories. From which Jonny James Hotten and I will tell you one or two. Maybe more. Maybe a LOT MORE!! Maybe. First though, I'd like a tequila sunrise and a couple of those nice waitresses puhleaze... Featuring Led Zep, GN'R, Dio, Purple, Elton, David Lee, Poison and... you'll just have to listen dude!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Halloween Spesh
Yes he's finally gone, taking his bone-fused skeleton and his crate of vodka with him. Mick Mars - the greatest guitarist that ever lived in Mötley Crüe. Vampire stunt-double, coffin-dweller, totally rad kick-ass metal glam ghoul extraordinaire, yes that dude!! Join Jonny 'James' Hotten and myself in an in-depth, no holding hands look at this rock Goliath, though not as tall (or ripped). New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hot News From The Cold Storage
Jonny Hotten and I sit down to discuss the latest hot news from the cold world of rock, and sift through your suggestions for things to discuss. Which is how we got to do a mini-Dead Rock Stars on Pete Way, once of UFO, later Ozzy, Fastway, Waysted and Others. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DIO: Dreamers Never Die Xclusive
Me and Jonny James Hotten bring the full unexpurgated TRUTH behind the brilliant new Dio documentary, Dreamers Never Die. Tales from the crypt about Blackmore, Iommi - and Murray. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fair Maiden
Welcoming back my little green brother from the Old Country - Fearghal Traynor of That Feckin' Metal Podcast. This wasn't recorded the 'normal' way so is not as pristine as last week's pod with Jonny Hotten BUT... if you want to know the secrets behind the biggest British meta band in the world, listen on... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Come & Have A Go If You Think We're Hard Enough
Hard news dissected and discussed in hard voices by two of the hardest men in hard rock, Mick 'Hard Man' Wall and Jonny 'Well Ard' Hotten. Don't give us your hard luck story. Hard cheese on you. Not for the hard of hearing. Hardly. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rock News That You Can Rely On
Join myself and Jonny Hotten for deep-dive thoughts guaranteed to trigger you into an unsafe space, featuring Eddie Van Halen, Kingvey Malmsteen, Mick Mars, Bruce Dickinson, gender fluidity, Ronaldo, and loads of truly astonishing stuff I can't actually remember it's so good! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Comeback
By popular demand, the Return of the Wild Ones. Well, wild one plus one. Yes, that's me and Jonny Hotten speaking Truth to Power, settling scores on Def Leppard, Ozzy, Lemmy, and - oh yes! - Right Said Fred. Plus a shit ton of other stuff so good I can't actually remember right this second. Yeah, baby!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
STEVEN WILSON INTERVIEW
I have known Steven for over two years - working on his book, Limited Edition Of One, which came out in April this year.Not a straightforward memoir, but something more conceptual, non-linear, a genuine collaboration unlike anything else I've done book-wise.Then, after listening to him repeatedly explain why Porcupine Tree was in the past - he told me he had in fact been working with the guys on what would become their first album in 13 years, Closure/Continuation, which went straight to No2 in
Down & Out Despatch
Just a quickie, on the latest on Down & out In London & L.A. - and news of special guests coming on sooooon. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sunday Rant & Rave
Yes, back at last. All the very latest from the pop-fabulous world of glamorous rock star writer and under-the-influencer Mick Wall. Including Story Behind Limited Edition Of One and Down & Out In London & L.A. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does The Past Have A Sell-BY Date PART TWO
Welcome to Part 2 of the conversation between myself and hisself, the Young Fella From Dublin. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Down & Out In London & L.A.
It's taking too long - printers cite 'supply issue' blather - but the book is finally coming. Here is the first audio extract. More to follow. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does The Past Have A Future?
Me and the young fella from Dublin, Fearghal Traynor, of That Feckin' Metal Podcast fame, go head-to-head to bring you visions of the past, the present, and the scary future. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dead Rock Stars: JONNY Z
WARNING: The sound quality on this is not good. We had a microphone malfunction, then a brain damage situ, then an exhausted old fart saying balls, I need to buy better equipment. Meanwhile, however, this is me and Jonnie James Interrupter doing our best to huddle around one mic and say something decent about the late great Jonny Z, who died recently. I knew Jonny and his wife Marsha back when shit was real in the 80s (and beyond) and they were never less than wonderful, welcoming, honest, funny
Music BOOKS Secrets & Lies
One for a rainy Sunday afternoon here at Rockingwall Farm. Me on my ownsome - No Interruptions - telling you the hideous truth behind the books that wouldn't know the hideous truth about music if it came and blew bubbles in their hideous faces. Then there are the books I write and have written. I'll give you the dirt on that too. Along with the light. Magic done well works both ways and I am now a Magus in the occult art. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform
Music Mags Secrets & Lies
Honest, always right, policed by the Good Guys, never prejudiced, always fair... none of these things exist on all the music mags you love. To demonstrate, we take Classic Rock - a magazine still close to my wallet-shaped heart - and dissect the latest cover story on Slash. 'Honest' Mick Wall, as Brian May always described him, and Jonny James Interruptor takes you on a ride with the hows, whys, and wtf. Funny, too. (Other music mags exist, apparently.) New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See
MICK WALL POD
Paying respects to the one and only Meat Loaf. The big friendly giant of rock who died last week. A life lived in epic cinemascope technicolour. Sometimes funny, often sad, a tragedy, a triumph, a true-life tale of emotional and physical mayhem. The monster to Jim Steinman's Dr Frankenstein. The Beast more full of Beauty than this cruel world ever knew. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MICK WALL POD E15
Yes, there are many. More than you think. Waaaaay more. Join me (Never Knowingly Boring) and Non-Boring (He Says) Jon Hotten for the lowdown (bring down?) on the worst offenderzzzzzzz... New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MICK WALL Podcast
Jonny James Hotten - aka The Great Interruptor - joins Mick again for another fact-filled, deeply-researched, strong but sensitive deep-dive into those corners of the rock world other pods are simply too stoopid to know about. This time we ask the question: when is live no longer live but 'live'? Albums, concerts, DVDs, all 'polished' to within an inch of their hairless sphincters. Featuring Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Guns N' Roses, Journey, Eagles, Whitesnake, Ozzy and any other ro
The MICK WALL Podcast E14
Mick welcomes back Harry 'Hard Man' Paterson to discuss that often uncomfortable, sometimes inspirational interface where rock and politics collide. From Dylan's protest to Clapton's cringe-fest and all points between, right, left or down a dark alley. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MICK WALL Podcast E13
He's back and he's already interrupting. Yes, Jonny James Hotten returns to join Mick for a special look back at the year. No, not 2021, that was crap. We're talking 1987. Featuring Whitesnake, Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Metallica, Marillion, Bon Jovi, and Coco the Metal Pug!! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MICK WALL Podcast E12
Are albums still a thing? Or are they literally nothing? Where once they were conceptual in nature, art objects you could hold in your hands, now they are purely conceptual by nature, an idea not an artefact, notional, random-play. Does anyone care? Should they? Really? Join me and Jonny James Hotten as we journey manfully towards the end of side two (or three or four). New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MICK WALL Podcast E11
Say hello nicely millions of fans to Harry Paterson. Harry authored two of the most daring political biographies this century in Don't Look Back In Anger (deep dive into the miner's strike which he and his family were part of) and Making Plans For Nigel (a comically bleak dissection of the full-fat fool Farage). Harry loves prog, especially Marillion, and writes for cats like Classic Rock, amongst others. An indispensable researcher on several of my books, most especially AC/DC, he also scares m
The MICK WALL PODCAST E10
A little later than advertised (Jon's fault) this week's must-listen episode of the world's most WEID-friendly, FACT-dedicated, full-on f**king in the street (Jon again) podcast. Featuring: Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and - yes! - Mark Kelly of Marillion. Problems! Problems! (The latter said in a broad Scottish accent.) New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MICK WALL Podcast E9
It was the funeral this week for one of my oldest and dearest friends, legendary rock scribe Pete Makowksi. This recording was made just a few days after his death on 3 November and made available only via my patreon site. I am now making it free here as I wanted to say something publicly about Pete. My tribute to very special, very talented, very funny and loving and beautiful person who I was incredibly fortunate to know for nearly half a century. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See ac
The MICK WALL Podcast E8
Zep without Planty? Axl without Anyone? Queen without Freddie and the Other One? Kiss without Kiss? Me without Jon? Hmmmm... More (MUCH more) on the Mick Wall patreon site. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MICK WALL Podcast E7
Join me and him (you know who) for another exciting episode of the world's most fact-based hard rock and heavy metal podcast. Up to the one hot minute news of all your favourite and most lovable stars including Rob Halford, Gene and Paul from KISS, Dave Ellefson, children's author Nicholas Six, Fat Elvis impersonator Vincent Neil, and some longhaired layabout called Jesus. Plus many more I can't remember right now as I type because, well, you know... Come join me at my patreon site for more pods
The MICK WALL Podcast E6:
Join Mick Wall and Jon 'The Great Interruptor' Hotten for more Dead Rock Stars. Featuring: Dio, Blackmore, Jeff Beck, Sabbath, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Wild Horses, Emerson Lake & Powell - and all that sort of thing. Go to Mick's patreon site for early-access pods, exclusive pods, plus stories, pix, blogs, logs, dogs, rabbits, merch (soon), vids and your chance to harangue the old fool. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MICK WALL Podcast Ep 5: Dead Rock Stars: Malcolm Dome
The return of Dead Rock Stars. Join Mick and Jon as they discuss the life and times of legendary heavy metal scribe Malcolm Dome, who died last week. Featuring Ratt, Wildhearts, GN'R, Bon Jovi, Kiss, and many more. Malcolm, aka Doc Doom, aka The Pear Drop Man, aka Mickey Dome, aka a very old and dear friend and Mick's former writing partner. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MICK WALL Podcast E4: The Blame Game
Jimmy Page blames Phil Collins for Zeppelin's shit performance at Live Aid. Everyone blames someone else for something. Featuring Rush, Black Sabbath, The Hooters, The Pretenders, Judas Priest and Jon's singing. Don't blame me for that ffs! New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MICK WALL Podcast E3: Hard Skool Duggery
Join Mick Wall and Jon 'The Great Interruptor' Hotten for an in-depth, deeply serious, fanatically sensible discussion about the bold new move by those outlaw bad-asses Guns N' Roses: releasing half-arsed new versions of a couple of old reject tracks from Chinese Democracy, plus a couple of live versions of songs so old they drip cobwebs. All said in love. So much love.Get 48-hour early access to these pods, plus other pods, stories, blogs, pix, vids, streams, and manner of evil-doing, all exclu
The MICK WALL Podcast E2: Rock Stars Retirement Homes
Used to be rock stars died from drug ODs, plane crashes, assassinations or self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Now they're picking out their comfy chairs. We're talking about you David Lee Roth, Fish, Axl Rose, Queen, Phil Collins, and a few others that don't even know they're retired. With Jon 'The Great Interruptor' Hotten. Get 48-hour early access to these pods, plus other pods, stories, blogs, pix, streams etc, all exclusive to Mick's Patreon subscribers.https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60531281 Ne
UNBUGGED: Rare, previously unbroadcast episode of the Getcha Rocks Off podcast.
To get my new podcast started, here as a bonus gift to my Patreon subscribers is an episode originally recorded for my old Getcha Rocks Off podcast but never used. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.